Breaking Passwords with NVIDIA RTX 3080 and 3090
Today we have an important date. Advanced Office Password Recovery turned 16. What started as an instant recovery tool for legacy versions of Microsoft Word had now become a GPU-accelerated toolkit for breaking the many Microsoft formats. Today we’re releasing a major update, giving Advanced Office Password Recovery and Distributed Password Recovery tools the ability to crunch passwords faster with the newest and latest NVIDIA 3000-series graphic boards. Powered by Ampere, the new generation of GPUs delivers unprecedented performance in modern video games. How do the new cards fare when it comes to accelerating the password recovery, and is an upgrade worth it for the forensic experts? Let’s find out.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/12/breaking-passwords-with-nvidia-rtx-3080-and-3090/
#gpu #nvidia #rtx3090 #passwordcracking #bruteforce #videocards
Today we have an important date. Advanced Office Password Recovery turned 16. What started as an instant recovery tool for legacy versions of Microsoft Word had now become a GPU-accelerated toolkit for breaking the many Microsoft formats. Today we’re releasing a major update, giving Advanced Office Password Recovery and Distributed Password Recovery tools the ability to crunch passwords faster with the newest and latest NVIDIA 3000-series graphic boards. Powered by Ampere, the new generation of GPUs delivers unprecedented performance in modern video games. How do the new cards fare when it comes to accelerating the password recovery, and is an upgrade worth it for the forensic experts? Let’s find out.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/12/breaking-passwords-with-nvidia-rtx-3080-and-3090/
#gpu #nvidia #rtx3090 #passwordcracking #bruteforce #videocards
New Privacy Features: iOS 14.0 through 14.3
Apple has long provided its users the tools to control how apps and Web sites use their personal data. The release of iOS 14 brought a number of new privacy features, while iOS 14.3 adds an important extra. At the same time, one of the most interesting privacy features is facing tough opposition from a group of digital advertising associations, making Apple postpone its implementation.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/12/new-privacy-features-ios-14-0-through-14-3/
#iphone #ios14 #mobilesecurity #dfir #privacy
Apple has long provided its users the tools to control how apps and Web sites use their personal data. The release of iOS 14 brought a number of new privacy features, while iOS 14.3 adds an important extra. At the same time, one of the most interesting privacy features is facing tough opposition from a group of digital advertising associations, making Apple postpone its implementation.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/12/new-privacy-features-ios-14-0-through-14-3/
#iphone #ios14 #mobilesecurity #dfir #privacy
iPhone Backups: Top 5 Default Passwords
The iPhone backup is one of the hottest topics in iOS forensics. iTunes-style backups are the core of logical acquisition used by forensic specialists, containing overwhelming amounts of evidence that is is unrivaled on other platforms. The backups, as simple as they seem, have many “ifs” and “buts”, especially when it comes to password protection. We wrote a thousand and one articles about iOS backup passwords, but there is always something fresh that comes out. Today we have some new tips for you.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/12/iphone-backups-top-5-default-passwords/
#iphone #ios #passwords #dfir #mobilesecurity #cybersecurity
The iPhone backup is one of the hottest topics in iOS forensics. iTunes-style backups are the core of logical acquisition used by forensic specialists, containing overwhelming amounts of evidence that is is unrivaled on other platforms. The backups, as simple as they seem, have many “ifs” and “buts”, especially when it comes to password protection. We wrote a thousand and one articles about iOS backup passwords, but there is always something fresh that comes out. Today we have some new tips for you.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/12/iphone-backups-top-5-default-passwords/
#iphone #ios #passwords #dfir #mobilesecurity #cybersecurity
NAS Forensics: QNAP Encryption Analysis
A year ago, we analyzed the encryption used in Synology NAS devices. We were somewhat disappointed by the company’s choice to rely on a single encryption layer with multiple functional restrictions and security reservations. Today we are publishing the results of our analysis of data encryption used in QNAP devices. Spoiler: it’s very, very different.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/12/nas-forensics-qnap-encryption-analysis/
#nas #encryption #datasecurity #dataprotection #sedencryption
A year ago, we analyzed the encryption used in Synology NAS devices. We were somewhat disappointed by the company’s choice to rely on a single encryption layer with multiple functional restrictions and security reservations. Today we are publishing the results of our analysis of data encryption used in QNAP devices. Spoiler: it’s very, very different.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/12/nas-forensics-qnap-encryption-analysis/
#nas #encryption #datasecurity #dataprotection #sedencryption
2020 in Review: What Was New in Desktop and Mobile Forensics
This year is different from many before. The Corona pandemic, the lack of travel and canceled events had changed the business landscape for many forensic companies. Yet, even this year, we made a number of achievements we’d love to share.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/12/2020-in-review-what-was-new-in-desktop-and-mobile-forensics/
#digitalforensics #mobilesecurtiy #dfir #iosacquisition #cybersecurity
This year is different from many before. The Corona pandemic, the lack of travel and canceled events had changed the business landscape for many forensic companies. Yet, even this year, we made a number of achievements we’d love to share.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/12/2020-in-review-what-was-new-in-desktop-and-mobile-forensics/
#digitalforensics #mobilesecurtiy #dfir #iosacquisition #cybersecurity
Understanding BitLocker TPM Protection
Investigating a BitLocker-encrypted hard drive can be challenging, especially if the encryption keys are protected by the computer’s hardware protection, the TPM. In this article, we’ll talk about the protection that TPM chips provide to BitLocker volumes, and discuss vulnerabilities found in today’s TPM modules.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/understanding-bitlocker-tpm-protection/
#tpm #encryption #datasecurity #bitlocker
Investigating a BitLocker-encrypted hard drive can be challenging, especially if the encryption keys are protected by the computer’s hardware protection, the TPM. In this article, we’ll talk about the protection that TPM chips provide to BitLocker volumes, and discuss vulnerabilities found in today’s TPM modules.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/understanding-bitlocker-tpm-protection/
#tpm #encryption #datasecurity #bitlocker
Apple Scraps End-to-End Encryption of iCloud Backups
Reportedly, Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained. Apple’s decision will undoubtedly cause turmoil and will have a number of consequences. In this article, I want to talk about the technical reasons for encrypting or not encrypting cloud backup, and compare Apple’s approach with the data encryption strategies used by Google, who have been encrypting Android backups for several years.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/apple-scraps-end-to-end-encryption-of-icloud-backups/
#dfir #cybersecurity #mobileforensics #e2ee #icloud
Reportedly, Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained. Apple’s decision will undoubtedly cause turmoil and will have a number of consequences. In this article, I want to talk about the technical reasons for encrypting or not encrypting cloud backup, and compare Apple’s approach with the data encryption strategies used by Google, who have been encrypting Android backups for several years.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/apple-scraps-end-to-end-encryption-of-icloud-backups/
#dfir #cybersecurity #mobileforensics #e2ee #icloud
Apple, FBI and iPhone Backup Encryption: Everything You Wanted to Know
Shame on us, we somehow missed the whole issue about Apple dropping plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained, even mentioned in The Cybersecurity Stories We Were Jealous of in 2020 (and many reprints). In the meantime, the article is full of rumors, guesses, and unverified and technically dubious information. “Fake news”, so to say. Is there truth to the rumors, and what does Apple do and does not do when it comes to encrypting your personal information?
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/apple-fbi-and-iphone-backup-encryption-everything-you-wanted-to-know/
#ios #iphone #fbi #mobilesecurity #dfir #cybersecurity
Shame on us, we somehow missed the whole issue about Apple dropping plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained, even mentioned in The Cybersecurity Stories We Were Jealous of in 2020 (and many reprints). In the meantime, the article is full of rumors, guesses, and unverified and technically dubious information. “Fake news”, so to say. Is there truth to the rumors, and what does Apple do and does not do when it comes to encrypting your personal information?
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/apple-fbi-and-iphone-backup-encryption-everything-you-wanted-to-know/
#ios #iphone #fbi #mobilesecurity #dfir #cybersecurity
DFU Mode Cheat Sheet
The Device Firmware Upgrade mode, or simply DFU, just got a second breath. The ability to image the file system, decrypt the keychain and even do passcode unlocks on some older iPhone models has been made possible thanks to the checkm8 exploit and the checkra1n jailbreak, both of which require switching the phone into DFU. The procedure is undocumented, and the steps are different for the various devices.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/dfu-mode-cheat-sheet/
#dfumode #iphone #ios #mobileforensics
The Device Firmware Upgrade mode, or simply DFU, just got a second breath. The ability to image the file system, decrypt the keychain and even do passcode unlocks on some older iPhone models has been made possible thanks to the checkm8 exploit and the checkra1n jailbreak, both of which require switching the phone into DFU. The procedure is undocumented, and the steps are different for the various devices.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/dfu-mode-cheat-sheet/
#dfumode #iphone #ios #mobileforensics
Secure Instant Messengers
In today’s world of everyone wanting a slice of one’s personal information, users become more and more concerned about the privacy. The WhatsApp/Facebook integration raised an additional concern, considering that Facebook-owned Messenger requests the largest number of invasive permissions among all commonly used messengers. Data privacy and security concerns are mounting like a snowball. 2020 brought multiple data breach incidents from popular blogging resources from LiveJournal whose users’ data was breached and leaked to the darknet to financial institutions like Postbank with 12M exposed credit cards, hospitality giants as Mariott with 383 million records compromised or even Microsoft customers who also suffered from privacy-related issues.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/secure-instant-messengers/
#instantmessengers #telegram #signal #whatsapp #privacy
In today’s world of everyone wanting a slice of one’s personal information, users become more and more concerned about the privacy. The WhatsApp/Facebook integration raised an additional concern, considering that Facebook-owned Messenger requests the largest number of invasive permissions among all commonly used messengers. Data privacy and security concerns are mounting like a snowball. 2020 brought multiple data breach incidents from popular blogging resources from LiveJournal whose users’ data was breached and leaked to the darknet to financial institutions like Postbank with 12M exposed credit cards, hospitality giants as Mariott with 383 million records compromised or even Microsoft customers who also suffered from privacy-related issues.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/secure-instant-messengers/
#instantmessengers #telegram #signal #whatsapp #privacy
End-to-End Encryption in Apple iCloud, Google and Microsoft Accounts
The proliferation of always connected, increasingly smart devices had led to a dramatic increase in the amount of highly sensitive information stored in manufacturers’ cloud accounts. Apple, Google, and Microsoft are the three major cloud providers who also develop their own hardware and OS ecosystems. In this report, we’ll see how these companies protect their users’ highly sensitive information compared to each other.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/end-to-end-encryption-in-apple-icloud-google-and-microsoft-accounts/
#e2ee #icloud #google #microsoftaccount #apple #cloudsecurity #datasecurity
The proliferation of always connected, increasingly smart devices had led to a dramatic increase in the amount of highly sensitive information stored in manufacturers’ cloud accounts. Apple, Google, and Microsoft are the three major cloud providers who also develop their own hardware and OS ecosystems. In this report, we’ll see how these companies protect their users’ highly sensitive information compared to each other.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/end-to-end-encryption-in-apple-icloud-google-and-microsoft-accounts/
#e2ee #icloud #google #microsoftaccount #apple #cloudsecurity #datasecurity
NAS Forensics: Synology, ASUSTOR, QNAP, TerraMaster and Thecus Encryption Compared
More than a year ago, we started researching the available encryption options in off the shelf network attached storage devices. We started with Synology devices, followed by Asustor, TerraMaster, Thecus, and finally Qnap. The manufacturers exhibit vastly different approaches to data protection, with different limitations, security implications and vulnerabilities. Today we are publishing the aggregate results of our analysis.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/02/nas-forensics-synology-asustor-qnap-terramaster-and-thecus-encryption-compared/
#asustor #nas #digitalforensics #qnap #synology #terramaster #thecus #encryption
More than a year ago, we started researching the available encryption options in off the shelf network attached storage devices. We started with Synology devices, followed by Asustor, TerraMaster, Thecus, and finally Qnap. The manufacturers exhibit vastly different approaches to data protection, with different limitations, security implications and vulnerabilities. Today we are publishing the aggregate results of our analysis.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/02/nas-forensics-synology-asustor-qnap-terramaster-and-thecus-encryption-compared/
#asustor #nas #digitalforensics #qnap #synology #terramaster #thecus #encryption
iOS Forensic Toolkit 6.70: Full Support for iPhone 4, 5 and 5c
Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit 6.70 adds passcode unlocking and device imaging functionality for legacy iPhone devices. The software-based unlock brute-forces 4-digit and 6-digit screen lock PINs, while device imaging returns bit-precise image of the data partition. If the iPhone is running iOS 4 through 7, the imaging works even without breaking the passcode! For newer versions of iOS you’ll have to break the passcode first, and image after. Needless to say that keychain decryption is also supported on these legacy models. All you need to get started is a Mac, a Lightning to USB cable (no Type-C please), and a copy of iOS Forensic Toolkit 6.70.
👉 https://www.elcomsoft.com/news/778.html
#ios #mobileforensics #iphone4 #iPhone5 #dfir
Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit 6.70 adds passcode unlocking and device imaging functionality for legacy iPhone devices. The software-based unlock brute-forces 4-digit and 6-digit screen lock PINs, while device imaging returns bit-precise image of the data partition. If the iPhone is running iOS 4 through 7, the imaging works even without breaking the passcode! For newer versions of iOS you’ll have to break the passcode first, and image after. Needless to say that keychain decryption is also supported on these legacy models. All you need to get started is a Mac, a Lightning to USB cable (no Type-C please), and a copy of iOS Forensic Toolkit 6.70.
👉 https://www.elcomsoft.com/news/778.html
#ios #mobileforensics #iphone4 #iPhone5 #dfir
iPhone 4, iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c Physical Acquisition Walkthrough
True physical acquisition is back – but only for a handful of old devices. We’re adding support for unlocking and forensically sound extraction of some of Apple’s legacy iPhones. For iPhone 4, 5, and 5c devices, we’re adding software-based passcode unlocking and device imaging functionality. Moreover, on some models you won’t even need to break the passcode in order to make a full disk image! In this walkthrough we’ll describe the steps required to image an iPhone 4, iPhone 5 or iPhone 5c device.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/02/iphone-4-iphone-5-and-iphone-5s-physical-acquisition-walkthrough/
#ios #iphone4 #iphone5 #dfir #mobileforensics
True physical acquisition is back – but only for a handful of old devices. We’re adding support for unlocking and forensically sound extraction of some of Apple’s legacy iPhones. For iPhone 4, 5, and 5c devices, we’re adding software-based passcode unlocking and device imaging functionality. Moreover, on some models you won’t even need to break the passcode in order to make a full disk image! In this walkthrough we’ll describe the steps required to image an iPhone 4, iPhone 5 or iPhone 5c device.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/02/iphone-4-iphone-5-and-iphone-5s-physical-acquisition-walkthrough/
#ios #iphone4 #iphone5 #dfir #mobileforensics
Passcode Unlock and Physical Acquisition of iPhone 4, 5 and 5c
Passcode unlock and true physical acquisition are now available for iPhone 4, 5, and 5c devices – with caveats. Learn about the benefits and limitations of passcode unlocks and true physical imaging of Apple’s legacy devices. Looking for a step by step walkthrough? Check out our imaging guide!
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/02/passcode-unlock-and-physical-acquisition-of-iphone-4-5-and-5c/
#ios #iphone4 #iphone5 #mobileforensics #dfir #passcode #unlock
Passcode unlock and true physical acquisition are now available for iPhone 4, 5, and 5c devices – with caveats. Learn about the benefits and limitations of passcode unlocks and true physical imaging of Apple’s legacy devices. Looking for a step by step walkthrough? Check out our imaging guide!
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/02/passcode-unlock-and-physical-acquisition-of-iphone-4-5-and-5c/
#ios #iphone4 #iphone5 #mobileforensics #dfir #passcode #unlock
Breaking Jetico BestCrypt
BestCrypt, developed by the Finnish company Jetico, is a cross-platform commercial disk encryption tool. Available for Windows, Linux, macOS and Android platforms, BestCrypt is delivered in two editions, one offering full-disk encryption and the other encrypting virtual disk volumes stored in containers, the latter being supported with our tools.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/02/breaking-jetico-bestcrypt/
#jetico #bestcrypt #encryption #cybersecurity
BestCrypt, developed by the Finnish company Jetico, is a cross-platform commercial disk encryption tool. Available for Windows, Linux, macOS and Android platforms, BestCrypt is delivered in two editions, one offering full-disk encryption and the other encrypting virtual disk volumes stored in containers, the latter being supported with our tools.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/02/breaking-jetico-bestcrypt/
#jetico #bestcrypt #encryption #cybersecurity
Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit 6.71: extended Recovery mode support and plenty of bugfixes
Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit 6.71 extracts additional information from locked and disabled iOS devices through Recovery mode, and fixes several bugs identified in the previous versions.
👉 https://www.elcomsoft.com/news/779.html
#ios #iphone #mobileforensics #dfir
Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit 6.71 extracts additional information from locked and disabled iOS devices through Recovery mode, and fixes several bugs identified in the previous versions.
👉 https://www.elcomsoft.com/news/779.html
#ios #iphone #mobileforensics #dfir
iOS Recovery Mode Analysis: Reading iOS Version from Locked and Disabled iPhones
The iPhone recovery mode has limited use for mobile forensics. However, even the limited amount of information available through recovery mode can be essential for an investigation. Recovery access can be also the only available analysis method if the device becomes unusable, is locked or disabled after ten unsuccessful unlocking attempts, or had entered the USB restricted mode. Learn how to enter and leave Recovery and what information you can obtain in this mode.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/02/ios-recovery-mode-analysis-reading-ios-version-from-locked-and-disabled-iphones/
#ios #iphone #mobileforensics #dfir
The iPhone recovery mode has limited use for mobile forensics. However, even the limited amount of information available through recovery mode can be essential for an investigation. Recovery access can be also the only available analysis method if the device becomes unusable, is locked or disabled after ten unsuccessful unlocking attempts, or had entered the USB restricted mode. Learn how to enter and leave Recovery and what information you can obtain in this mode.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/02/ios-recovery-mode-analysis-reading-ios-version-from-locked-and-disabled-iphones/
#ios #iphone #mobileforensics #dfir
Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit 7.0: low-level extraction without a jailbreak for iPhone 12, iOS 14
The new Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit 7.0 brings the ability to perform low-level, jailbreak-free extraction of all iPhone models running iOS 14 through 14.3, including the newest range of iPhone 12 devices. Using an Apple Developer account is strongly recommended.
📝 Release notes (PDF)
👉 https://www.elcomsoft.com/news/780.html
#mobileforensics #ios14 #iphone12 #agent #eift
The new Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit 7.0 brings the ability to perform low-level, jailbreak-free extraction of all iPhone models running iOS 14 through 14.3, including the newest range of iPhone 12 devices. Using an Apple Developer account is strongly recommended.
📝 Release notes (PDF)
👉 https://www.elcomsoft.com/news/780.html
#mobileforensics #ios14 #iphone12 #agent #eift
Breaking the iPhone 12: Forensic Extraction of iOS 14 Devices
iOS Forensic Toolkit 7.0 brings low-level extraction support for the latest generation of Apple devices. This includes the entire range of iPhone 12 models as well as all other devices capable of running iOS 14.0 to 14.3. Learn how to image the latest iPhone models without a jailbreak.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/03/breaking-the-iphone-12-forensic-extraction-of-ios-14-devices/
#mobileforensics #ios14 #iphone12 #agent #eift #toolkit
iOS Forensic Toolkit 7.0 brings low-level extraction support for the latest generation of Apple devices. This includes the entire range of iPhone 12 models as well as all other devices capable of running iOS 14.0 to 14.3. Learn how to image the latest iPhone models without a jailbreak.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/03/breaking-the-iphone-12-forensic-extraction-of-ios-14-devices/
#mobileforensics #ios14 #iphone12 #agent #eift #toolkit
Supporting Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50cloud Accounts
Advanced Sage Password Recovery (ASAPR) received an update, adding support for the latest versions of the apps. The tool can now instantly recover or reset passwords to the latest versions of Sage 50 (Peachtree) Accounting 2021 and Sage 50cloud Accounts.
👉 https://www.elcomsoft.com/news/781.html
#sage #peachtree #password #passwordreset
Advanced Sage Password Recovery (ASAPR) received an update, adding support for the latest versions of the apps. The tool can now instantly recover or reset passwords to the latest versions of Sage 50 (Peachtree) Accounting 2021 and Sage 50cloud Accounts.
👉 https://www.elcomsoft.com/news/781.html
#sage #peachtree #password #passwordreset